The Postal Museum will host a small display exploring the role of the post as a lifeline for the victims of the Chilean coup of 1973. Created in collaboration with former political prisoner Gloria Miqueles, the display will feature letters, postcards and packages sent by detainees, exiles, their families, and […]
Situated in two display cabinets by the gift shop, these items tell the story of resistance and solidarity past and present by people in Sheffield for Chile. Loaned by locals, the collection includes projectile fragments picked up outside La Moneda on 11 Sept 1973 and craft/artwork made by political prisoners […]
An exhibition - Opening 8th September 2023, 6:00 -9:00 pm - at the London School of Economics (LSE) Library of archival materials, posters, photographs and audio visual links exploring the response to the Chilean coup in Britain, the growth of solidarity and human rights activism across the country and the […]
This event celebrates the artwork of the UK's exile community in commemoration of the 1973 military coup that deposed democratically elected Socialist President Salvador Allende and led to the forced exile of over half a million Chileans, of which 3,000 arrived in the UK. The exhibition will feature the sculptures […]
A whole day of interactive workshops and talks on various aspects of Latin America including countries such as Cuba, Brazil, Cuba, Peru and Chile and looking at issues such as debt, climate, exploitation, trade unions and resistance in the region. Tickets are £5 unwaged, £10 waged. Book your tickets here […]
Screening of the documentary 'Chileans of the North' followed by comments by discussants Dr Francesca Lessa (UCL) and Dr Jasmine Gideon (Birkbeck). Chileans of the North explores the story of the refugees who made a new home in South Yorkshire. The participants share what happened at the time of the […]
A documentary that explores the relationship between culture and politics. Introduced by the government of Salvador Allende (1970 to 1973) the initiative’s aim was to bring culture closer to those who had no access to it. The ‘People’s Train of Culture’ (also known as El Tren Popular de La Cultura), […]
Luma Creations is proud to bring the legendary Chilean group ILLAPU to the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. with an incredible catalogue of 24 highly successful album releases and a trajectory spanning 50 years that continues their successful journey through Chile and the world, taking their traditional rhythms and magic sounds, […]
A documentary, a photographic archive and political embroidery: critical media projects by the 3 second generation Chilean women to mark Pinochet's brutal dictatorship and the continued fight for justice. Professor Stuart Hall Building, Goldsmiths University of London 80 Lewisham Way London SE14 6NW For more information and to book your […]
Get yourself a ticket for only £3 and learn about the incredible true story of the British workers who defied Pinochet. Doors open at 7pm in order for guests to get a drink at the licenced bar and have a flick through the free zine/programme you receive on the door. […]
To mark 50 years since the military coup in Chile, Movimientos & Naomi in Blue present ¡Adiós General! Bringing together London musicians from the Latin America diaspora, with artists including Naomi in Blue and Malena Zavala, ¡Adiós General! will celebrate Nuevo Pop Chileno and the songs of Los Prisioneros, Aparato […]
A conference at the London School of Economics on 20-21 October (date to be confirmed) co-organised by Dr. Tanya Harmer and G. Miqueles, reflecting on the response to the Chilean coup in Britain, solidarity and human rights activism as well as the arrival and experience of exile in the UK. […]
Films at Heart’s Food and Film celebrate CHILE Food 6.30pm Introduction 7.15pm Film 7.30pm Come and join the celebration with delicious food from the Assembly Bar + Kitchen and the brilliant Chilean film NO Dir Pablo Larrain/1 hr 52 mins/Certificate 15/Subtitles/2012 Oscar nominated true story about the advertising executives who […]
One day conference to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Chilean coup. Cynthia Beerbower Room,Newnham College, University of Cambridge View the programme, read more about the keynote speakers and book here
Unison (International Forum WM) and Birmingham CSC organised day of speakers, films, etc with updates especially on Cuba, Nicaragua, Bolivia and Chile - 50 years on from the coup, and Chile today. Free. Unison Regional Office, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham B3 2PA Reserve your place (essential)+ dietary needs by email […]
This fundraising evening combines a Ceilidh with a Peña to commemorate 50 years since the coup in Chile. Celebrating the amazing songs from days of Unidad Popular (Allende's Popular Unity government) and the cultural legacy of that time the night will also have a traditional form of music, fun and […]
